Firefighters in Utah were called to an unusual rescue operation after a semi-truck carrying an estimated 25 million honey bees broke down while climbing Parleys Canyon. The truck, which was transporting approximately 480 beehives, became stranded during unusually warm weather, raising concerns about the survival of the insects inside. Experts say honey bees depend on proper … [Read more...] about Firefighters save 25 million bees after semi breaks down in Parleys Canyon
CLIMATE CHANGE
A Scientist Tried to Breed Hybrid Super Bees. Some Escaped and Spawned a Killer
What began as an ambitious attempt to improve honey production ultimately led to one of the most infamous biological accidents in modern history. In the 1950s, Brazilian scientists launched an experiment designed to create a stronger, more productive honey bee capable of surviving the harsh climate of the Amazon rainforest. Instead, the project unintentionally helped … [Read more...] about A Scientist Tried to Breed Hybrid Super Bees. Some Escaped and Spawned a Killer
Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area
Marine life on the seafloor around a protected area off the coast of Scotland has recovered significantly following restrictions on bottom trawling, according to new scientific research examining the long-term impact of marine conservation measures. Researchers studying the South Arran Marine Protected Area found substantially higher levels of biodiversity and seabed … [Read more...] about Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area
David Attenborough Will Return To Narrate the BBC Series ‘Blue Planet III’
More than two decades after The Blue Planet transformed wildlife filmmaking, the BBC has confirmed that David Attenborough will return to narrate Blue Planet III, the latest installment in one of the world’s most celebrated natural history documentary franchises. The new six-part series, produced by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, is expected to showcase some of the … [Read more...] about David Attenborough Will Return To Narrate the BBC Series ‘Blue Planet III’
Antarctica Is Hiding a Terrifying Secret. It Could Put the World at Risk
Antarctica’s vast ice sheets have long been central to global climate concerns, but new research suggests that some of the continent’s most serious risks may lie beneath the surface — in hidden channels under ice shelves that could significantly speed up melting. Scientists studying East Antarctica’s Fimbulisen Ice Shelf have identified small under-ice channels capable of … [Read more...] about Antarctica Is Hiding a Terrifying Secret. It Could Put the World at Risk